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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.79, 45,327.17 and 17,738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.79, 45,327.17 and 17,738.45 is: 24,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.79 : 45,327.17 = 17,738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.79/45,327.17 = 17,738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.79x = 45,327.17 × 17,738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.79x = 804,033,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,033,556.40/32,845.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,479.05

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